Hof University of Applied Sciences in Germany

The Vice President Research and Development department is the first point of contact for internal and external inquiries relating to research, development and transfer. Its primary task is to make the “Research University Hof” known with all its activities and to ensure the transfer of knowledge from existing research projects to application in the region. If you are interested in research projects with the Hof University of Applied Sciences, please contact us.

Practical orientation, internationalization and resource efficiency are the focus of teaching and research at the system-accredited Hof University. In the area of ​​internationalization, the university places a further focus on India; with regard to resource efficiency, water and energy efficiency are in the foreground. The broad spectrum of the more than 30 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs ranges from business and commercial law to computer science and engineering.

The Münchberg campus offers an education that is unique in Germany thanks to textile and design courses that are closely linked to the economy. The Upper Franconian companies also benefit from the establishment of competence centers and institutes at the university. The research institutes focus on the areas of information systems, materials science, and water and energy management.

 At the Faculty for Continuing Education, employed specialists and executives find national and international continuing education courses at university level; The program includes bachelor's and master's degree programs, certificate courses, academic training courses and seminars. The Bavarian-Indian Center for Business and Universities BayIND, which is affiliated to the Hof University of Applied Sciences, coordinates and promotes cooperation between Bavaria and India.